Total Crime Rate
28.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eastgate area has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Cowbridge , and the 146th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Eastgate (CF71 7EL) in the last 12 months was 28.8 per 1,000 residents and was 14.5% lower than the Cowbridge average (33.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Eastgate (CF71 7EL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Greenside, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Borough Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cowbridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cae Stumpie | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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